Academic Affairs
Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Tricia Johnson, Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., University of Central Oklahoma; M.E., University of Central Oklahoma; Ed.D., University of Denver
Emily Silvola, Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., Elon University; M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Margaret Beck, Database Coordinator
B.A., Sarah Lawrence College; M.S., Regis University; M.F.A, University of Iowa
Academic Learning Center
Patti Molai, Director of Academic Learning Center
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Webster University
Jess McDermott, Writing Studio Coordinator
B.A., Utah State University; M.F.A., University of Idaho
Michael Pfaff, Math Lab Coordinator
B.S., University of Colorado Denver
Kevin Dunbar, Academic Learning Center Specialist
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Academic Affairs Support Services
Tracy Mendoza, Director of Academic Support Services
B.S., University of Southern Colorado; M.S. Capella University
Denise Oakeley, Coordinator of Instructional Support and FLAC
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Tatiana Esmeral, FLAC Data Specialist
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Aurora Language Center - English as a Second Language
Brannon Saffron, Director of the Community ESL Program
B.A., Augusta University
Jacklyn Zvejnieks, Assistant Coordinator of the Community ESL Program
B.A., University of New Mexico; M.A., University of Sussex, UK
Center for Workforce Development
Anne Petti, Director, Center for Workforce Development
M.A., Michigan State University; B.A., John Carroll University
Rebecca Pickett, Program Assistant, Center for Workforce Development
B.B.A., Mississippi State University
Janet Paulson, Adult Education Coordinator, Center for Workforce Development
M.A., University of Denver, B.S., Metropolitan State University
Concurrent Enrollment
Bobby Pace, Dean, Concurrent Enrollment
B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., Virginia Tech; Ph.D. University of Denver
Michelle Pacheco, Director of Enrollment Services for Concurrent Enrollment
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A., Adams State University
Nicole Banks, Coordinator of Concurrent Enrollment Student Success
B.A., University of Colorado Denver; M.S. Colorado State University Global Campus
Catrina Semakula, Concurrent Enrollment Specialist
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Stepheny Hinkle, Concurrent Enrollment and Academic Program Coordinator
B.A., M.A., University of New Mexico
Summer Wimberly, Coordinator for Early College Advising
B.A., Princeton University; M.A., Oregon State University
Library
Dan Lawrence, Director of Library Services
B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.L.I.S., San Jose State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Michelle Duran, Administrative Assistant III
Michelle Samuel, Library Services Coordinator
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Benjamin Wolfe, Library Assistant
B.A.S., Art Institute of Colorado
Shirley Bunch, Test Proctor
B.A., Savannah State University; M.A., University of Phoenix
School of Liberal Arts
Christopher Tombari, Dean of School of Liberal Arts
B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver
Ana Martin-Mejia, Associate Dean of School of Liberal Arts
B.A., Universidad Complutense de Madrid; Graduate Studies, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija; M.A., Virginia Tech
H. Ray Keith, Director of Instructional Intervention and Sup
B.S., Oklahoma City University; M.A., University of Denver
Vacant, Instructional Designer/Technologist
Tamara Conley, Academic Program Support Specialist, Social Sciences and Dean of Liberal Arts
B.S., University of Colorado Denver
Kacey Turner, Administrative Assistant III
Arts & Communication and Performing Arts
Lynette Jachowicz, Chair,
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., and Ph.D., University of Kansas
Vicki Graham, Director, Communication
B.S., Azusa Pacific University; M.S., California State University
Stacey D'Angelo, Director, Theatre
B.F.A., Ithaca College; M.F.A., Naropa University
Adrienne Kruger, Academic Program Support Specialist, Arts, Communication, Education, Early Childhood Education
B.F.A., Southwest University of Visual Arts
Behavioral Sciences
Jennifer Dale, Chair, Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Regis University
Jennifer Bird, Academic Program Support Specialist, Behavioral Sciences and English
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Education & Early Childhood Education
Ashley Simpson, Chair, Education and Early Childhood Education
B.S., Jackson State University; Ed.D., Jackson State University
Adrienne Kruger, Academic Program Support Specialist, Arts, Communication, Education, Early Childhood Education, Math
B.F.A., Southwest University of Visual Arts
English Department
Scott Reichel, Chair, English
B.S., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Jennifer Bird, Academic Program Support Specialist, Behavioral Sciences and English
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver
English as a Second Language, World Languages
Lauryn Gangle-Wythe, Academic Program Support Specialist, World Languages
B.A., Colorado Mesa University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Social Sciences
Brandon Williams, Chair, Social Sciences
B.A., State University of New York, Cortland; M.A., James Madison University
School of Professional Studies and Sciences
Victor Vialpando, Dean - School of Professional Studies and Sciences
B.S., M.B.A., University of Colorado Denver
Courtney Butler, Academic Program Support Specialist
B.S., Metropolitan State University
Chris Juarez, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
A.S., Garden City Community College; B.S., Kansas State University; M.S. Kansas State University
Catherine Thompson, Student Resource Specialist
B.S., Regis University
Gabriela Metzler, Student Resource Specialist
A.A., Community College of Aurora; B.S., North Greenville University
Richard Thiem, Administrative Assistant III
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., University of Phoenix
Joshua Pacheco, Coordinator of STEM Initiatives
B.S., University of Colorado Boulder; M.S., University of the Rockies
Allied Health - EMS, Fire Science, and Health Sciences
Beth Lattone, Director
B.S., Cornell University; EMT- P
Drew Baske, Assistant Director
Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic; Career and Technical Education Certification
Cindy Smith, Program Assistant
A.A.S., Community College of Aurora
Mark Stephenson, Fire Science Technology Coordinator
M.P.A., University of Colorado; EMT-P
Travis Graves, Clinical Coordinator and Resource Manager
A.A.S., Community College of Aurora; EMT-P
Business Department, Lowry Campus
Heather McMichael, Chair, Business
B.S. Radford University; M.B.A., Webster University at Ft. Stewart, GA
Richard Thiem, Administrative Assistant III
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., University of Phoenix
Colorado Film School
Brian Steward, Director, Colorado Film School
M.S., Indiana University
James Tharp, Assistant Director
B.A., The Colorado College; M.F.A., Montana State University
Christopher Beeson, Administrative Assistant III
B.F.A., Millikin University, M.A., Reed College
Kevin Butcher, Staff Support / Admissions Support
Aaron Koehler, Equipment Room Manager
A.A.S., Community College of Aurora
Jordan Meyersieck, Technology, Systems& Space Integration Specialist
B.A., Spring Arbor University
Jennifer D. Scott, Student Success Coordinator
B.Mus., University of Idaho; M.Mus., University of Colorado at Boulder
Computer and Digital Technology
Eric Vahling, Chair, Computer and Digital Technology
B.A., Fort Hays State University; M.S. , University of Westminster
Richard Thiem, Administrative Assistant III
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., University of Phoenix
Diesel Power Mechanics
Greg Atencio, Faculty
Journeyman
Andrew Singer, Faculty
A.A.S., Central Texas College; Journeyman
Courtney Butler, Academic Program Support Specialist
B.S., Metropolitan State University
Stephanie Agner, Administrative Assistant, Police Academy, Public Safety, Paralegal, Legal Studies, Diesel, and PED
A.G.S., Community College of Aurora
Law Enforcement, Legal Studies and Public Safety
Michael Carter, Director, Police Academy, Public Safety, Paralegal/Legal Studies, and PED
B.S., M.S.C.J.A., Chaminade University
Stephanie Agner, Administrative Assistant, Police Academy, Public Safety, Paralegal, Legal Studies, Diesel, and PED
A.G.S., Community College of Aurora
Margaret Ann Uchner, Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice, Paralegal/Legal Studies
J.D., University of Wyoming College of Law
Mathematics Department
Shari Holder, Interim Chair, Mathematics
B.S., University of North Carolina; M.A., University of Hawaii
Richard Thiem, Administrative Assistant III
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., University of Phoenix
Joshua Pacheco, Coordinator of STEM Initiatives
B.S., University of Colorado Boulder; M.S., University of the Rockies
Science Department
Martha Jackson-Carter, Chair, Sciences
B.A., University of Colorado; Graduate Studies, University of Connecticut
Tara Croom, Science Lab Technician
A.S., Community College of Aurora; B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver
Richard Thiem, Administrative Assistant III
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., University of Phoenix
